Indoor cats sought for hyperthyroidism study

Cornell invites cat owners to register their pets in a free hyperthyroidism study at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine as part of a collaborative project that will further the understanding of treatment options for hyperthyroidism in felines. To preregister or get , Angela Struble at 607-253-3060 or ams29 [a] cornell (p) edu. All costs incurred at Cornell will be covered by the study, which is sponsored by Hills. To participate, the cat must be an indoor-only cat that has increased levels of the thyroid hormone but is otherwise in good health, as confirmed by the cat's veterinarian. The screening, which is ongoing, will require six visits, two of which will be overnight visits to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Initial and one-year visits will include cardiology exams (also complimentary) and a scintigraphy test to pinpoint the location and size of the nodules. Accommodations for cats whose owners would find it difficult to travel to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, may be made in partnership with regional veterinarians.